What to See in Belgrade

Currently closed for renovation. Founded in 1844, has more than 400,000 items including Italian Art Collection (230 works) including Titian, Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese, Canaletto, Tiepollo, Carpacio... French Art Collection (250 paintings) includes Renoir (55 works including 22 paintings), Monet, Degas, Signac, Lautrec, Matisse, Goughen, Utrillo, Pissaro, Corot...…

Museum dedicated to the man whom Serbs revere. Nikola Tesla (Никола Тесла) made significant contributions to the development of electric engineering, pioneering alternative current (making long-distance high-energy transfers possible), radio (making base work for today's mobile communications) and AC motors (widely used today, e.g.…

Once an important military fortification and the location of the first settlement of Singidunum, it now serves as the central park of Belgrade. Accessible from the end of the Knez Mihailova street, it offers a great refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city, especially in the afternoon.…

Popularly nicknamed the "Bohemian quarter", this pedestrian street is filled with restaurants and cafes, most in the spirit of old Belgrade. Live bands playing traditional Serbian music can be heard in the evenings. Skadarlija street is lined with many landmarks, including Dva Jelena Kafana, which was established in 1832.…

The main collection is housed in an architecturally noteworthy geodesic-based glass building, with additional aircraft displayed on the surrounding grounds.…

and Church Sveta Petka(Црква Св. Петке) are located on Kalemegdan fortress, near observatory (easy to miss, ask for directions). Ružica is first mentioned at 15th century, and destroyed in early 18th century. After that it is rebuild in the present location, and it is the oldest church in Belgrade. It is again destroyed in WWI by Central Powers, and then renewed in 1925.…

A neighborhood in the municipality of Zemun. Gardoš is a hill located near the river bank of Danube, and offers a historical and authentic atmosphere, with narrow streets, old houses and churches. At the top of the hill stands the tower of "Sibinjanin Janko" (or Millennium Tower) - 36m tall, built in 1896, housing an art gallery and boasting beautiful views over the Danube and Belgrade.…

Its history dates back to the time the Serbian-Turkish war (1876), when under the command of General Mikhail Chernyayev (Михаил Черњајев), Russian volunteers arrived in Serbian aid . Firstly they erected a tent near the church dedicated to St-. Aleksandar Nevsky. The old church was built in 1877, but later had a turbulent history.…

The largest church in Serbia and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, under construction since 1935. Uniquely in Belgrade, it is more often known and signposted as a temple rather than a church, but in Orthodox Christianity these are synonyms. Interior decoration is not yet finished, however visitors have access to the north aisle and the crypt which are complete and in use.…

Connecting Knez Mihailova street and the Republic Square with the Slavija Square and the Temple of Saint Sava, which dominates the view as you walk towards it.…

Also called St. Archangel Michael's Cathedral, it is located near the Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan park). Built between 1837 and 1840, with a richly decorated interior. Across the church is the building of Patriarchy, the seat of Serbian orthodox church.…

dedicated to St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel. Monastery went through a turbulent history. Rakovica Monastery is located 11 km from the city center, on a circular route, on which the Rakovička river turns to the Avala.…

The main pedestrian street of Belgrade features beautiful architecture from the late 19th century. Take a stroll down this historic street and enjoy all of the shopping, galleries, street vendors, and cafés it has to offer. The street also serves as the link between the Republic Square and Kalemegdan park.

Located opposite the National Assembly, it was the royal residence of the Obrenović and Karađorđević dynasties from 1884 until 1922. It is now the seat of the Belgrade City Assembly, and the plateau in front of it is often used to welcome Serbian athletes and musicians after successful competitions abroad.

The residence is now managed by the Museum of Belgrade and is used to display the museum material and painting exhibitions. The permanent exhibition at the Residence consists of original furniture, made in Oriental-Balkan style and other styles of the time (Classicism, Biedermeier, Baroque Revival).

Built between 1931 and 1940, it is located in the Tašmajdan park, next to the main Post office and the National Assembly building. The church is also the final resting place of the famous Tsar Dušan the Mighty. There is a small Russian Orthodox church right next to St. Mark's.

Belgrade's main square features the statue of prince Mihailo Obrenović, which is the main meeting point of Belgradians, popularly referred to as "by the horse". Surrounding the square are famous historical buildings such as the National Museum and the National Theatre.

There are eight 'Roman Catholic churches in Belgrade: the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Hadži Milentijeva 75 (Neimar), the Church of Christ the King in Krunska 23 (Vračar), two in Zemun, and one each in Stari Grad, Čukarica, Zvezdara and Karaburma.

One of the largest tell sites in the Balkans, covering 10 hectares of land with 9 metres of cultural deposits and a total height of 10.5 metres. Come to see how prehistoric people used to live. Every weekend visitors can join guided tours through the site.

It is located near the center, the Topčidersko hill, surrounded by woods. The church was built in 1935. This beautiful church ("Monastery of the Presentation") was built in the Serbian-Byzantine style, richly painted frescoes, and a rich treasure.

Known archaeological site, it used to be a major Roman provincial capital and military camp of the Roman province of Moesia. It contains archaeological remains of temples, streets, squares, amphitheatres, palaces, hippodromes and Roman baths.

It was built in 1933, in simple Serbian-Byzantine style, richly adorned with frescoes, mosaics, has a rich collection of relics. It is located between Boulevard of King Alexander, and Žička street, near the "Red Cross Square"(Црвени Крст).

The New Palace is located next to the Old Royal Palace, on Andrićev venac square. Built between 1911 and 1922 as the residence of King Petar I Karađorđević, today it is the official seat of the President of the Republic of Serbia.

The gallery was founded in 1953., as a special institution for the collection, study and exhibit of the Serbian medieval art. It is now part of the National Museum and contains a rich collection of murals and medieval sculptures.

The museum is situated in a small storage room in a public building in downtown Belgrade. Its walls are covered with photographs and documents in the Roma language. There are temporal exhibitions, different programs and events.

Artifacts from the former Yugoslavia and around the world given to Tito in his years as president. The Old Museum at the back of the complex, near the House of Flowers, is closed for renovation, as of July 2015.

The official residence of the crown prince of Serbia, it is a mansion located in the upscale Dedinje area, as part of the Royal compound. Tours can be booked at the Tourist Information offices.

An important archaeological site (first house approx. 6250 BC). It consists of one large settlement with around ten satellite villages. Numerous piscine sculptures and peculiar architecture.

Serbia's only active mosque in a non-Muslim-majority city is located in central Belgrade. It was built in the 16th century, when the Ottoman Empire ruled most of the Balkans.

Permanent exhibition of Serbian costumes, tools, culture and everyday life in past centuries. Temporary exhibitions covering related topics.

Museum has around 30,000 objects in 12 collections and very impressive photo collection with over 100,000 photographs, etc.

This museum has a rich collection of materials related to the Serbian nation from ancient times to the present.

Across the street is the Orthodox Academy of Art and Conservation (frescoes, mosaics, and icon painting)

built 1745. Located at the foot of Gardoš (Гардош) hill, near the Danube, in the municipality of Zemun.

Memorial Museum of Ivo Andric, is dedicated to our writer, Nobel laureate.Closed Mondays.

Located across the Old Royal Palace, at Nikola Pašić Square.